Mathematics K-2 microlearning
An overview of microlearning modules for Mathematics K-2 professional learning, supporting teachers with curriculum implementation.
Introduction
Mathematics K-2 comprises 13 individual microlearning modules in 4 groups, designed to support you with implementation of the mathematics K-2 syllabus.
This learning is short, flexible and available on-demand. Modules can be completed individually, in any order and at any time.
To maximise impact, school leadership teams may choose to facilitate this course for groups or teams. Doing so allows leaders to align professional learning with school priorities and add school-specific contextual information to address students’ learning needs.
The Mathematics K-2 syllabus is required to be taught in all NSW primary schools from 2023. Engaging with the Mathematics K-2 microlearning course will help you develop the required knowledge, understanding and skills for effective syllabus implementation.
Select a group name to find module titles, learning outcomes and high-level overviews.
An overview of modules 1 to 3, Mathematics K-2 microlearning
An introduction to the mathematics K-2 syllabus
Three modules of 20 minutes duration.
Duration – 20 minutes
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Develop an understanding of the key researched pedagogical approaches that lead to desirable outcomes for all learning:
- Students becoming mathematicians
- An overview of effective pedagogy in mathematics (includes the 10 principles)
Duration – 20 minutes
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Develop a basic understanding of the purpose of the aim and rationale and the structure and layout of the syllabus outcomes and content:
- What is the purpose of the rationale and aim?
- How is the syllabus structured?
- What is the purpose of the outcomes and content?
- What is the purpose of the teaching advice?
- What is the purpose of the key progress points and access content points?
Duration – 20 minutes
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Develop an understanding of the impact of teaching mathematics from a connectionist approach:
- What is a connectionist approach and why does it matter?
- What connections support student learning and how can the syllabus help?
An overview of modules 4 to 6, Mathematics K–2 microlearning
Teaching Working mathematically
Three modules of 20 minutes duration.
Duration – 20 minutes
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Understand working mathematically and the mathematical proficiencies
- What is working mathematically and why does it matter?
- What is the central role of working mathematically in the syllabus?
- What does it mean to teach through working mathematically?
Duration – 20 minutes
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Identify the features of rich mathematical tasks and understand how they support deep conceptual understanding.
- What is a rich, challenging mathematical task and why does it matter?
- When should rich and challenging tasks be used in mathematics?
Duration – 20 minutes
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Identify effective strategies to develop students’ capacity to reason mathematically.
- What is reasoning and why does it matter?
- Which strategies support students' development of reasoning in mathematics?
An overview of modules 7 to 9, Mathematics K-2 microlearning
Planning for learning in mathematics
Three modules of 20 minutes duration.
Duration – 20 minutes
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Understand 5 practices for orchestrating effective mathematical.
- What are 5 practices for facilitating effective mathematical discussions and why do they matter?
- What do the 5 practices look like in the classroom?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – 2022
Understand the role of a scope and sequence in planning rich mathematical experiences and the role of the classroom teacher in developing and refining scope and sequence documents for their students.
- What is the role of a scope and sequence and how does it support learning?
- What are some practical strategies for developing and using flexible scope and sequences as tools for planning?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – 2022
Design and sequence rich mathematical tasks.
- What is a unit?
- What is a process for designing a unit?
An overview of modules 10 to 13, Mathematics K-2 microlearning
Monitoring, assessing and reporting in mathematics
Four modules of 20 minutes duration.
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – 2022
Apply effective assessment practices in mathematics.
- What is effective assessment in mathematics and why does it matter?
- How can I use learning goals and the syllabus to plan for assessment?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – 2022
Design and embed formative assessment opportunities in mathematics.
- What is effective assessment in mathematics and why does it matter?
- How can I use learning goals and the syllabus to plan for assessment?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – 2022
Understand the role of summative assessment and design summative assessment opportunities in mathematics.
- What is summative assessment and why does it matter?
- What are some examples of effective summative assessment in mathematics?
Duration – 20 minutes
Available – 2022
Translate and communicate student growth into formal feedback to parents and carers
- How can I effectively articulate and communicate student growth and attainment in mathematics to parents and carers?